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Collections - Worlds Within Worlds

Stories Told Through Symbolism

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Every collection begins with a question.

Over the past three decades, Julia O'Sullivan has created bodies of work that explore mythology, morality, psychology, history and the human condition. Rather than painting isolated subjects, each collection is conceived as a complete narrative, inviting viewers into worlds rich in symbolism, emotion and storytelling.

Whether exploring the Seven Deadly Sins, reimagining fairy tales, celebrating Welsh heritage or examining mental health through sculpture, every collection reflects a fascination with the unseen forces that shape who we are.

Choose a collection below and step inside its world.

​These are not simply artworks to be viewed. They are stories to be entered.

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Beyond Sin -  in Development 

Exploring the Darkness That Shapes Humanity

A three-year exploration of temptation, virtue and the human condition.

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Seven Deadly Fairy Sins

A Whimsical Journey into Human Temptation

Delicate watercolours that reveal the darker side of human nature.

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Fairy Tales Reimagined

The Shadows Beneath the Stories

Classic tales retold through symbolism and forgotten folklore.

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The Seven Year Itch

The Changing Seasons of Love

A symbolic journey through seven years of marriage.

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Mythology

Ancient Stories. Modern Questions.

Gods, monsters and legends reimagined through contemporary symbolism.

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Mental Health Sculptures

Exploring the Landscapes of the Mind

Seven sculptural portraits examining invisible experiences with empathy and symbolism.

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Welsh Heritage

Stories Carved in Stone and Steel

Celebrating the myths, history and culture of Wales.

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Biblical Works

Faith, Symbolism and Revelation

Paintings and sculpture inspired by biblical stories and moral reflection.

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